Blueberry Latte
A delicious homemade blueberry latte that combines fresh blueberry syrup with rich espresso and creamy steamed milk. This drink takes less than 10 minutes to make and tastes better than any coffee shop version.
Equipment
- 1 Small saucepan for making the blueberry syrup
- 1 Fine mesh strainer to remove blueberry skins and seeds
- 1 Espresso machine or coffee maker
- 1 Milk frother or whisk
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Syrup
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Latte
- 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong coffee
- 3/4 cup milk any type
- 2 tablespoons blueberry syrup or to taste
- 5-6 fresh blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Combine fresh blueberries, sugar, and water in your saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Cook the blueberries for 5-7 minutes until they burst and release their juice.
- Mash the berries gently with the back of your spoon to extract more flavor.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Strain the syrup through your fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid.
- Discard the berry skins and seeds that remain in the strainer.
- Brew your espresso or make a strong cup of coffee while the syrup cools slightly.
- Heat and froth your milk using your preferred method until it becomes creamy and foamy.
- Add two tablespoons of blueberry syrup to the bottom of your mug.
- Pour the hot espresso over the syrup and stir to combine the flavors.
- Slowly pour the frothed milk over the espresso mixture, holding back the foam with a spoon.
- Spoon the remaining foam on top of your drink.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and enjoy your homemade blueberry latte immediately.
Notes
Store leftover blueberry syrup in a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in your refrigerator for up to two weeks. You can freeze extra syrup in ice cube trays for up to three months. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less syrup to match your preferences.